The problem with a potential brokered convention is that the result might be a Jeb Somebody.
That would be even worse than the current contenders. First, we still have the taint from the last ‘Somebody’ and Second, we don’t need any more family dynasties — EVER.
Romney continues to flounder around 20%. He can’t seem to get much more traction, even as the #1’s fall by the wayside.
Gingrich, the current #1 flavor, is the most beltway insider in recent history. Washington is part of the problem. Gingrich is part of Washington and has been for 2 decades. Ergo, Gingrich is part of the problem in Washington. The big problem with Gingrich is that one never knows which side he is going to be on. One issue may result in a couch photo-op with Pelosi, another might be a Contract with America, and another might be some under-the-table stuff that could result in another ethics investigation. Gingrich is a toss-up, and that is scary.
Santorum and Huntsman need to stay tuned. They could still have their opportunities as #1 Flavor of the Week.
[Even with record lows, Obama still hovers round 49% with his base. As we saw Thursday, the FED can do a lot of numeric manipulation to make both the jobs and economics numbers look good by next fall. After nearly a year of MSM/Dem rehabilitation and resurrection, Obama will be a tough incumbent by next November.]
Exactly right.
Those of you reading this who are convinced that Karl Rove and his evil band of Illuminati are determined to force a liberal Republican on the ballot should be terrified of a brokered convention.
The only way to guarantee a conservative nominee is to have him (or her) decisively win in the primaries.